FootyMAD's Swansea City match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Swansea City fixture

Derby County play host to Swansea City at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, winning 58.82% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Derby County was back in September 1999, over five years ago, with Derby County running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 16 SepSwansea City1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
1999/2000Wed 22 SepDerby County3-1Swansea CityLGEC
1999/2000Tue 14 SepSwansea City0 - 0Derby CountyLGEC
1998/1999Sat 23 JanSwansea City0 - 1Derby CountyFAC
1985/1986Tue 06 MaySwansea City0 - 3Derby CountyLGE1
1985/1986Wed 02 OctDerby County5 - 1Swansea CityLGE1
1984/1985Mon 06 MayDerby County1 - 1Swansea CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Swans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Swans's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 41 points from their 33 matches. Swansea City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 52 from their 34 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County6402151012
Swansea City6222978

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Rams. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Derby County 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Swansea City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.